Cords created by Anna Crutchley.Tassels by Anna CrutchleyPassementerie, the art of creating tassels, trimmings, cords, and fringes, is our topic this week and our talented artist is Anna Crutchley. The passementerie Anna creates isn’t the simple cords we use to edge finished needlework. What Anna creates is a very different kind of fiber art that can be used to enhance other types of art or stand on its own. In the UK, passementerie is classified as an endangered art form with just a handful of people still practicing it. Anna shares some of the history of tassels and cords, how she became a leading creator and teacher, her book on the art form, and what is involved in making these items. We also gain some insight into using Anna’s four-hook cord spinner. Enjoy the show and explore Anna’s site to learn more.–Beth and Gary
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I’m a big fan of the Lacis IG05 Cord Maker & Fringe Twister II, a battery-powered 4-hook cord maker. I’ve made lots of cords with it. You can buy it directly from lacis.com but it’s often cheaper on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lacis-IG05-Fringe-Twister-II-2-4/dp/B018HBN960/
(At the moment it’s under $25 on Amazon, vs $30 at Lacis.)
Lacis also sells a ton of other useful items for making tassels and cords: https://lacis.com/catalog/